Troubleshooting Dryer - Maytag MGT3800TW2 User Instructions

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Dryer Operation
Dryer will not run
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
There may be 2 fuses or circuit breakers for the dryer. Check that
both fuses are intact and tight, or that both circuit breakers have
not tripped. Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the
problem continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the correct power supply available? Electric dryers require
240 volt power supply. Check with a qualified electrician.
Was a regular fuse used? Use a time-delay fuse.
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■ Is the dryer door firmly closed?
Was the PUSH TO START dryer button firmly pressed?
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No heat
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
The drum may be turning, but you may not have heat. Electric
dryers use 2 fuses or circuit breakers. Replace the fuse or reset
the circuit breaker. If a problem continues, call an electrician.
■ For gas dryers, is the valve open on the supply line?
Unusual sounds
■ Has the dryer had a period of non-use? If the dryer hasn't been
used for a while, there may be a thumping sound during the first
few minutes of operation.
■ Is a coin, button, or paper clip caught between the drum and
front or rear of the dryer? Check the front and rear edges of the
drum for small objects. Clean out pockets before laundering.
■ Is it a gas dryer? The gas valve clicking is a normal operating
sound.
■ Are the four legs installed, and is the dryer level front to back
and side to side? The dryer may vibrate if not properly installed.
See the Installation Instructions.
■ Is the clothing knotted or balled up? When balled up, the load
will bounce, causing the dryer to vibrate. Separate the load items
and restart the dryer.
Timer does not noticeably advance
Is the dryer set to Timed or Air Dry?
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The timer moves slowly and continuously for the timed setting.
Is the dryer set to Automatic Drying?
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The timer moves only when the clothing is mostly dry.

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Dryer Results
Clothes are not drying satisfactorily, drying times are too long,
or load is too hot
■ Is the lint screen clogged with lint? Lint screen should be
cleaned before each load.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
■ Is the exhaust vent or outside exhaust hood clogged with lint,
restricting air movement? Run the dryer for 5-10 minutes. Hold
your hand under the outside exhaust hood to check air
movement. If you do not feel air movement, clean exhaust
system of lint or replace exhaust vent with heavy metal or
flexible metal vent. See the Installation Instructions.
■ Are fabric softener sheets blocking the grille? Use only one
fabric softener sheet, and use it only once.
Is the exhaust vent the correct length? Check that the exhaust
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vent is not too long or has too many turns. Long venting will
increase drying times. See the Installation Instructions.
■ Is the exhaust vent diameter the correct size? Use 4" (102 mm)
diameter vent material.
Is the dryer located in a room with temperature below
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45ºF (7ºC)? Proper operation of dryer cycles requires
temperatures above 45ºF (7ºC).
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